Chapter 30

*Scarlett's POV*

"Just someone I met during my jog," I replied, my tone nonchalant. I watched his expression, searching for any signs of jealousy or regret, but his face remained stoic, unreadable.

Alexander released his grip on my arm, a flicker of emotion crossing his features. "I see," he muttered, his gaze dropping to the floor. There was a palpable tension between us, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavily in the air.

Not wanting to prolong the interaction, I decided to take control of the situation. "Well, it was nice bumping into you, but I have things to attend to," I said, my voice tinged with a...